Since its founding in Silicon Valley in 2019, NTT Research has stood as a long-term science laboratory under the NTT Group umbrella, investing billions into global research. Traditionally focused on fundamental breakthroughs with timelines spanning five to fifteen years, NTT Research is now evolving with “NTT Research 2.0,” an initiative to bridge deep technological discoveries and market readiness. This strategy centers on Scale Academy, an incubator designed to convert advanced research into viable startups without compromising scientific rigor. Under CEO Kazu Gomi, the organization balances patient foundational work with startup-like speed through separate yet collaborative teams—scientists driving discovery and business experts focusing on commercialization. A key example is SaltGrain, a zero-trust data security platform leveraging attribute-based encryption enhanced for modern AI demands. This innovation targets current challenges of securely managing sensitive data access by AI agents, embedding policy into data itself. While early-stage post-quantum cryptography solutions are in development, immediate deployment prioritizes practical market impact. NTT’s dual focus seeks to synergize deep research excellence with the realities of enterprise needs and startup agility, aiming to establish a sustainable model for turning pioneering science into impactful businesses.
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